This module introduces the first stage of the textile supply chain: raw materials. Learners explore how choices from cotton to synthetics affect people and the planet, influencing emissions, water and energy use, biodiversity, and labour conditions. Understanding these impacts is essential for making responsible and sustainable material decisions.

The unit provides learners with practical tools to recognize, evaluate, and compare the environmental and social effects of different materials across the supply chain. By mastering this knowledge, participants are empowered to make informed decisions that support both sustainability and ethical practices in the textile industry.

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